Intense Game: Camas Lacrosse Falls to Union

Camas Lacrosse (1-1) opened its second game of the season on a cold, windy Wednesday night at Doc Harris Stadium aggressively with four shots early in the first quarter.

The shots weren’t going in and Camas quickly looked frustrated – until Midfielder Bradley Stanchfield (#21) made the first goal of the game, with an assist by fellow Midfielder Mason McCracken (#20).

An aggressive drive by Camas Midfielder Bryce Tabbut (#12) resulted in the second goal of the night, putting Camas ahead 2-0. Union’s Gunnar Drell responded with a goal at the end of the first quarter. It was 2-1 Camas with 12 minutes into the game.

Union’s #34 tied it up 2-2 with a goal in the middle of the second quarter, and Camas looked surprised.

Tabbut was on fire again and made a coast-to-coast drive up the field, sending the ball to Camas Attackman Chris Awwad (#6), who immediately scored, taking Union by surprise. That put Camas up 3-2.

Union quickly responded with a goal of their own, tripping up the Camas defense, tying up the game once again. It seemed Camas lost some of their momentum as Union kept the pressure up.

Union’s #2 scored their fourth goal of the night, putting them ahead of Camas by 1. Union continued to pressure the Camas boys and made another goal by half time. The score was 5-3 Union at the half.

Camas was frustrated.

During the halftime, two of the Southwest Lacrosse U13 teams participated in a scrimmage while Camas plotted its way back. Coach Jim Avino spent time with the offense to ensure plays were understood.

Camas Attackman Austin Garwood (#1) quickly turned his team’s frustrations into jubilation as he moved the ball quickly down the field and scored his team’s fourth goal of the night, bringing the score to 5-4 Union. Even though Garwood’s play was executed well, Camas still struggled somewhat as Union scored another goal, putting them two ahead. It was 6-4 Union.

 

LAX
Union vs. Camas Lacrosse at Doc Harris Stadium Wednesday night.

 

Intense
Camas LAX Midfielder Bryce Tabbut (#12) looks for an open player.
Tabbut scored two goals, and had one assist by making a long drive
up the field and surprising Union.
Austin Garwood
Attackman Austin Garwood’s goal in the third quarter was a jubilant
moment for Camas LAX.

Camas regained its momentum by the fourth quarter when things got really interesting. Stanchfield scored his second goal of the night, putting Camas within one of tying the game.

An aggressive Tabbut quickly put another one on the board, tying the game at 6-6. The crowd was jubilant and the Camas boys wanted more.

As the clock ticked away, the intensity and tension on the sidelines was palatable. Camas goalie Ollie Stanchfield (#17), while still recovering from a concussion sustained during Friday’s season opener, was nonetheless leading his team, and was encouraging them to let go of mistakes. He wanted them to keep looking forward.

Camas wanted another goal, and made some amazing attempts, but with just three minutes left on the clock, Union got the game’s seventh goal.

Tabbut, Garwood and others made some really close shots trying to even the score – and then with just 60 seconds left, the skies sent hail down on Doc Harris, frustrating the cold players even more. They didn’t give up, but by game’s end it wasn’t enough to overcome archrival Union.

There will be another day.

Camas LAX plays again this Saturday, March 23 at Doc Harris. Game time is 2:30. Come support the boys and learn more about the game that’s taking Camas by storm.

Kai Nuce
Camas Midfielder Kai Nuce prepares to pass the ball.

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Camas Varsity Baseball Kicks Off 2013 Season Today

Weather permitting, all three Camas High School baseball teams compete against Skyview today at 4. Varsity and JV will play at home, and the Freshman team has an away game at Skyview.

Varsity played in a Yakima tournament 10 days ago, but this is the first game of the new season.

Coach Joe Hallead is excited to see the Varsity boys play.

“They’ve been working really hard,” he said. “The JV and Freshman teams have been doing well so far this season — as both have won their first few games.”

JV hasn’t allowed a single run in three games.

Chase Gallagher


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Skyview High School Edges Camas Boys in First Track & Field Meet of Season; Lady Papermakers Win

Camas High School Track & Field hosted Skyview at its first meet of the season in some very adverse weather conditions.

“It was a great meet tonight (minus the swim meet),” said Camas Track Coach Alisa Wise. “Skyview was tough as we expected! Great job to all athletes, thank you to all our parents and volunteers who braved the northwest elements!”

Women’s Events

Papermaker Rachel Gray won the 100m (13.81) and McKenna Jackson (14.00) placed second. In the 200m, Jordan Davis (29.66) placed first and Aubrey Allen (31.37) placed second. In the 400m, Skyview won, and Christina Lopatin, of Camas, placed second. In the 800m, Papermaker Camille Parsons (2:30.40) won the event, followed by Papermaker Alissa Pudlitzke (2:31.06). Alexa Efraimson won the 1600m event (5:02.33), followed by Parsons (5:21.30). Maddie Woodson, of Camas, placed third (5:26.99).

Pudlitzke won the 3200m (11:11.95) while Efraimson placed second (11:12.18).

In the 100m Hurdles, Kimi Knight bested the competition with a time of 16.52, with Tamaki Murata placing second. Knight also won the 300m Hurdles (49.56).

The Lady Papermakers won the 4×100 Relay with a time of 54.46. The team consisted of Knight, Murata, Gray, and Amanda Shi.

Skyview won the 4×200 Relay.

The Lady Papermakers also won the 4×400 Relay with a time of 4:24.78. The team was comprised of Knight, Parson, Pudlitzke and Efraimson.

Skyview won Shot Put, Discus and Javelin.

Papermaker Lauren Neff won the High Jump at 5’ and Kathryn Johnson placed second at 4’8”.

Camas’ Caleigh Lofstead won the Pole Vault at 8’ and Paige Jackson placed second at 7’6”.

Camas’ Caleigh Lofstead won the Long Jump at 14’4”.

Camas also took the top two places for the Triple Jump, with Lauren Neff leading the way, followed by Murata.

 

Kimi Knight
Camas runner Kimi Knight won the 100m Hurdles Tuesday.

Starting Run

 
Alexa Efraimson Runs
Alexa Efraimson and Alissa Pudlitzke compete in the 3200m event.

Boys Events

 
Liam Fitzgerald
Camas Freshman Liam Fitzgerald competes in the High Jump.

Skyview won the 100m event Tuesday night.

Skyview’s Elliot Willis (23.41) won the 200m event, followed by Papermaker Cole Zarcone (23.81).

Willis also won the 400m (51.24) and fellow Skyview runner Gage Stumpf placed second (54.46).

In the 800m, Skyview’s Colby Gilbert was hard to catch, as he won with a time of 2:00. Papermaker Tucker Boyd placed second (2:02.49).

 

Zach Hein
Zach Hein competes in the 1600m. It was freezing!

Gilbert also won the 1600m event with a time of 4:23.81. He was followed by Papermaker Andrew Kaler (4:29.41).

Kaler won the 3200m event (10:05.03). Skyview’s Kaden Harbertson placed second (10:06.31).

 

Kaler and Gilbert
Andrew Kaler, right, won the 3200m event.
 Skyview’s Tony Sparrow won the 110m Hurdles event (15.07), while Papermaker William Ephraim placed second (16.07).

Papermaker Ryan Gunther won the 300m Hurdles with a time of 43.27. Ephraim placed second (43.55).

Skyview won the 4×100 Relay with a time of 44.31. The team consisted of Forrest Russell, Brandon Twitchell, Kalvin Johnson, and Kevin Washington.

Camas won the 4×400 Relay with a time of 3:44.50.

Papermaker Triton Pitassi won the Shot Put competition at 47’3”. And Papermaker Chris Durrett won the Discus at 128’6”.

Skyview won Javelin, and Camas owned Pole Vault with a first place finish by Blaine Behrent.

Papermaker Josh Ryan won the Long Jump at 20’9”, and he also won the Triple Jump (39’7”).

Josh Ryan
Josh Ryan won the High Jump.

 

Mitch Gaylor Skyview
Skyview’s Mitch Gaylor gets
ready to compete in the 100m.

 

Gilbert
Skyview long-distance runner.
 

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Have Your Recipe Published in CEF Kids Cookbook

The Camas Educational Foundation is preparing for a major April event called “Taste of Camas.” As part of this fun event, CEF is preparing to publish a Kids Cookbook, with profits benefitting the organization and local schools. CEF is currently accepting recipes from the public through March 21. To submit your recipes, print off the attached form and send it to [email protected]
It’s a great opportunity to share a great recipe and be published.
Jordan Tortillas
Jordan plans on submitting his family’s flour tortilla recipe
for the CEF Kids Cookbook. Making flour tortillas with a freshly-made pot of pinto beans is one of his family’s favorite meals.

 

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Boyd Organizing “Future Papermaker Fitness Camp”

Boyd
Camas Senior Tucker Boyd is organizing
a fun track fitness camp for elementary-aged
kids (K-5).

Camas High School senior Tucker Boyd is excited about a project he’s been working on: the Future Papermaker Fitness Camp, to be held from April 1-April 5 at Helen Baller Elementary School.

For Boyd, this is his Senior Project, which is something all CHS seniors are required to do for graduation. But it’s more than that.
Boyd has had a successful track career at CHS and dominates most meets in the 800m and 1600m runs. He’s made a name for himself, to be sure.
So he thought it would be a good idea to teach young kids about a sport that he thoroughly enjoys.

He designed a fitness camp for elementary-aged youth wherein they’ll learn the fundamentals of track.

“The events will be spread across several days,” Boyd said. “They’ll learn a lot about running, as well as safety and nutrition.”

Boyd is coordinating the effort and has recruited volunteers to assist in the camp.
“We’ll start off with a daily warm-up routine,” Boyd said. “We’ll help with techniques and teach them the proper fundamentals. It’ll be fun.”
The camp will train on the following:
  • 100m
  • 200m
  • Softball throw
  • Standing long jump
  • 800m
 At the end of the camp, the participants will receive certificates of completion, as well as ribbons for placement in each event.
The cost of the camp is $25 and it runs from April 1-April 5 from 1-3 pm at Helen Baller Elementary. The program is for K-5 students.

To sign up for the event, fill out the attached registration form and send it in. For questions, refer to the email on the form.

The proceeds from the camp will be turned over to the CHS Track and Field program to help with increasing transportation costs.

“Camas Track and Field has grown in popularity,” Boyd said. “So our transportation costs to away meets has gone up. This money will help with that.”
Boyd presented his plan to the Senior Project Board and it was approved in early December. He’s recruited people to help market the camp and is looking forward to running the event.

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Track & Field Starts 2013 Season at Home

Andrew Kaler
Camas Track & Field runner Andrew Kaler at a 2012 home meet.

Camas High School’s 2013 Track & Field season kicks off Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30 at Cardon Field and will compete against Skyview. The students have been working hard since late February to prepare, and fans are looking forward to seeing the Papermakers back in action.

Runners Alissa Pudlitzke, Alexa Efraimson and Andrew Kaler recently and others have continued to run and develop during off-season.

Long-distance runner Tucker Boyd is excited about the first meet and is hosting a special Fitness Camp during Spring Break to teach younger kids about the sport.

The Track & Field team continues to grow and Coach Alisa Wise is excited for the season to begin.

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Camas JV Baseball Beats Hudson’s Bay Saturday

The Camas High School Junior Varsity team soundly beat Hudson’s Bay Saturday afternoon 10-0 during their first away game of the new season. It was a cold, wet, windy day in downtown Vancouver.

A solid defense, some incredible hits and several HB errors allowed the Papermakers to pull away early in the game.

Camas brought their bats and make early contact, but weren’t able to score until the second inning with runs by sophomores Tyce Funk and Will Noce-Sheldon.

Camas started with Aaron Eyler on the mound and he had full support from catcher Noce-Sheldon as well as back up in the field. The Papermakers were determined to not let HB score.

Sam Jones, Sean McClanahan, Brennan Dyehouse, Eyler, Jace Bolton, Nick Murawski, Sam Johnson, and Brendan Geigenmiller all had hits. Bolton clocked one out to centerfield. It was a beautiful hit!

Camas JV Pitcher Aaron Eyler had a good day on the mound. Camas didn’t
allow any runs at Saturday’s game against Hudson’s Bay.

 

Bolton
Camas Third Baseman Jace Bolton rips it out to centerfield for a base hit!

By the third inning, Dyehouse and Funk put two more on the board for a score of 4-0. And Eyler continued striking out HB batters at the bottom of 3.

At the top of the fourth, Jones, McClanahan, Jake Burns, Funk, Noce-Sheldon and Bolton all scored, putting six more on the board for a score of 10-0.

By the fifth inning, Camas switched out several players and Urbano Zea relieved Eyler, who had a stellar performance.

 

Sam Jones
Sam Jones slides, and kind of rolls his way home. Nicely done!

The Papermaker defense was no match for HB, who put them away after six innings. Regulation is seven, but with a 10-run lead the game ended early.

This JV’s third win of the new season.

The JV team plays Skyview this Tuesday.

 

Sheldon
Camas starting catcher Will Noce-Sheldon gets ready to throw
to 2B to stop an HB steal.

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Camas Lacrosse Makes History at Doc Harris

CAMAS, WA – History was made Friday night at Doc Harris Stadium as the newly-formed Camas Lacrosse (LAX) team debuted to excited fans on a warm March night.

It was the first time the sport was officially played in Camas, and it was the perfect setting as the anxious, young team gathered to play in front of hundreds of well-wishers, which included family, friends and many high school students.

The LAX team faced the Selah Vikings in their first regular season game of the new 2013 season, and one could sense the nerves and anxiety. Camas LAX goalie Ollie Stanchfield spent several minutes before game time pumping up his team, while at the same time expressing gratitude.

“We’re here representing Camas,” he said. “Let’s remember that.”

As game time approaches ten players assume their position on the field: a goalie, three defensemen, three midfielders and three attackmen. The object of the game is to shoot the ball into the opponent’s goal and to keep the other team from scoring. The team scoring the most goals wins.

Each team must keep at least four players, including the goalie, in its defensive half of the field and three in its offensive half. Three players (midfielders) may roam the entire field.

The 25-member team rotates throughout the game’s four 12-minute quarters. Players are penalized for slashing their sticks against opponents and are penalized by remaining on the sidelines for one or two-minute increments. They are not subbed in during those penalty periods.

Defensive players carry longer sticks, so from a spectator’s viewpoint it helps with identification.

Lacrosse
Camas LAX quickly gained momentum in the first quarter and never let it go.

Once the 8 pm game started, you could see the Camas nerves on the field as Selah quickly made the first goal of the night with only two minutes into the game. Camas responded very quickly with a goal of their own, made by Attackman Austin Garwood (#1), without any assists.

Camas was still anxious on the sidelines as Coaches Jim Avino and Nick Ortiz reminded players of their field positions. Official scorekeepers managed to stay on top of statistics and double-checked their work in real time.

Midfielder Kai Nuce (#3) scored the second goal with an assist by Midfielder Mason McCracken (#20). Midfielder Bryce Tabbut (#12) scored the third goal (his first of many) with an assist by Attackman Chris Awwad (#6).

Selah got its first penalty of the night with a slash call against their #6 player. He had to stay on the sidelines for one minute.

Tabbut scored the fourth goal of the night unassisted, as well as the fifth goal with an assist from Garwood. They made some great maneuvers.

Selah scored its second goal in the second quarter.

Awwad shot and made the sixth goal with an assist by Nuce. Awwad made Camas’ seventh goal as well, with an assist by Tabbut.

By halftime, the score was Camas, 7, Selah, 2. Halftime lasts 10 minutes and it was great to mingle with the fans.

 

Lacrosse
Austin Garwood (#1), of Camas, gets ready to score a goal.

“Can you believe how many people showed up?” said Lynn Elliott, parent of Defender Nick Elliott (#5). “This is so amazing!”

It really was. Anytime a new sport enters a community it’s hard to tell how well it’ll be received. If Friday’s crowd was any indication it shows LAX is here to stay – and will only grow in popularity.

“This is a lot of fun!” said Ty Sturbelle, 8. His brothers play Lacrosse.

Ollie Stanchfield  (#17) delivered as goalie, and made some very impressive maneuvers.

Tabbut continued his scoring streak with the eighth goal – unassisted. The next goal was a gift from Selah as a player accidently threw the little white ball into the Camas goal. D-oh!

Garwood made it 10 and 11 with unassisted attacks. Awwad made the twelfth goal with an assist from Attackman Chad Menor (#18). McCracken made the thirteenth goal.

Selah scored their third and final goal of the night with 7:22 left in the fourth quarter. The goal lifted their spirits but it wasn’t enough to beat the momentum Camas captured early in the first quarter. Camas just kept up the pressure.

 

Lacrosse
Camas Midfielder Hudson Fox (#13) scoops up the ball and gets ready to pass.

Goal 14 was made by Midfielder Bradley Stanchfield (#21) with an assist by Garwood.

The last goal of the night was an impressive drive by Tabbut who ran with the ball up most of the field and just chucked it in. He was simply no match for anything Selah had.

Avino said he was proud of the kids and looks forward to a fun 14-game season.

The game’s end was reminiscent of a football game where the fans flock to the field to celebrate and chat with the team.

Camas plays its next game at Doc Harris Stadium on March 20 at 7:30 pm against Union.

The Camas LAX roster consists of the following players, divided by grade:

#19 Stephen Burns, Defense, Freshman

#2 Juliyen Davis, Midfield, Freshman
#10 Quentin Lebeau, Midfield, Freshman
#9 Matthew Welinski, Attack, Freshman
#23 Austin Benton, Defense, Sophomore
#14 Kannon Burchette, Defense, Sophomore
#15 Brian Duncan, Midfield, Sophomore
#8 Joel Fitzwater, Midfield, Sophomore
#13 Hudson Fox, Midfield, Sophomore
#1 Austin Garwood, Attack, Sophomore
#4 Konnor Lessard, Midfield, Sophomore
#3 Kai Nuce, Midfield, Sophomore
#21 Bradley Stanchfield, Midfield, Sophomore
#22 Grayson Windle, Defense, Sophomore
#24 William Young, Defense, Sophomore
#6 Chris Awwad, Attack, Junior
#5 Nick Elliott, Midfield, Junior
#7 Cassius Johnson, LSM/Defense, Junior
#20 Mason McCracken, Midfield, Junior
#18 Chad Menor, Attack, Junior
#11 Zach Quist, Attack, Junior
#25 Zane Sharif, Defense/Goalie, Junior
#17 Ollie Stanchfield, Goalie, Junior
#12 Bryce Tabbut, Midfield, Junior
#16 Matt Essman, Attack, Senior

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Dedication: Quiet Heroes Make Communities Thrive

Quiet heroes like Little League Coach John Blair are what keep our communities thriving. Coach Blair spends countless hours every week helping young kids develop their baseball, and really, some great  life skills. He’s patient, understanding, and resolved. He knows baseball and it shows.

Thanks, Coach.

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Sr. Sectionals: CRST Swimmer Sanders Makes Finals

As the “Senior Sectionals” 12-state regional swim meet continues in Federal Way, WA local Vancouver swimmer Julia Sanders is making her mark.

During the intense competition, Sanders has a full schedule and is competing in the following events: 100 Free, 200 Free, 100 Fly, 100 Back, 200 IM and 50 Free.

“Everything is cool,” said Sanders. “It’s good so far, I made finals in the 100 Free and I’m swimming the 200 Free in Finals tonight.”

This fall, Sanders is attending Texas Christian University on a swimming scholarship.

She has been swimming for Columbia River Swim Team (CRST) for many years, and enjoys the work and competition that comes from club swimming.

“It’s been such a great experience,” she said. “I’m so grateful for Coach Darlene and all the things she has taught us over the years.”

Stay tuned for further swim meet results.

About CRST

The CRST program is characterized philosophically by the principles of self-image. This discipline is concerned with guiding and direction individual toward maximum development of their talents and abilities. Similarly, the CRST coaching staff endeavors to teach, train and motivate young people to achieve their ultimate potential int swimming in the belief that this experience will prove valuable to them as they grow and develop.

The CRST program strives to instill in young swimmers and understanding of, and appreciation for such concepts as High self-esteem, personal accountability, self-discipline, and goal setting and goal achievement as these ideas relate to their success in training competition.

To learn more, visit www.crstwaveriders.org

 

Julia Sanders

 

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